All posts by Michael Henderson

  • Safety-Shaming and the New Culture of Fear

    In the name of safety, have we totally forgotten an entire set of skills? Most everyone by now has heard, seen, or read the memes and nostalgic quips. They go something like this: “We spent our childhood...

    • Posted July 22, 2015
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  • Gear Review: Ricoh WG-M1 Action Cam

    In the world of action cams, it would appear that GoPro pretty much rules the roost. There is no doubt that GoPro is the most prevalent, with the most model-specific accessories. But the fact is, there are...

    • Posted July 1, 2015
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  • Hiking With a Purpose: Geocaching!

    Are you an outdoor lover with a bit of computer geek hidden somewhere deep within the recesses of your soul? Then geocaching may be just the thing for you. Over the past 15 years, geocaching has turned...

    • Posted June 27, 2015
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  • The Emerald Path

    There is an emerald path winding through the woods in Cook Forest State Park. Due to a wetter-than-normal summer, this wheelchair-accessible asphalt nature trail has become a perfect habitat for bright green moss, creating a beautifully surreal...

    • Posted June 24, 2015
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  • 5 Tips for Amazing Waterfall Photos

    Everyone loves a waterfall! There’s just something about all that rushing water, and the breathtaking scenery that almost always accompanies it. Finding an elusive waterfall can be an adventure unto itself; if you’re anything like me, you...

    • Posted May 23, 2015
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